Day 36: Santiago de Compostela

Weatherwise, today was the dreariest day of our Camino—but our satisfaction in finally reaching Santiago de Compostela far offset the 22 kilometer slog through chilly rain, wind, and fog.
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Weatherwise, today was the dreariest day of our Camino—but our satisfaction in finally reaching Santiago de Compostela far offset the 22 kilometer slog through chilly rain, wind, and fog.
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Today’s 20 kilometers were up and down green hills, where we were accompanied by what felt like hundreds of pilgrims, including several raucous groups getting an early start on the weekend.
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We timed our departure from Melide to arrive in Arzúa after noon. With only 13.5 kilometers to walk, we had a rather leisurely start to our day—including the biggest slices of tortilla we’veLeer más
The owner of last night’s lodging made a point of taking a photo of us as we left the Rectoral de Lestedo: it’s what he always does, he said, tickled by the morning’s dark skies.
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Sunrise arrives on the late side this time of year, so I left Mercadoiro in the dark this morning, thankful for the new headlamp I got in Burgos. Even at that early hour, I could hear other pilgrimsLeer más
My first day walking in Galicia came with a good, soaking rain. I know it’s much needed, so I was grateful that it held off until I was halfway through today’s 17 kilometers.
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This morning we leapfrogged by taxi once more, driving an hour from Camponaraya to Sarria. We paralleled the Camino much of the way, deferring the steep hike up to O Cebreiro for our next Camino,Leer más
This Camino keeps delivering certain lessons whether we want them or not. Today’s? Our bodies need more time to heal, so we’ll be spending another four nights here for rest and recovery.
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Before we left Ponferrada today, I spent an hour touring El Castillo de Los Templarios. After walking past so many castle ruins along El Camino, it was a treat to wander around this restoredLeer más
We leapfrogged a 102 kilometer section of the Camino by taxi today, covering in a 90-minute drive what would have taken us four days to walk.
We lucked out with our driver, Lautico FernandezLeer más
ViajeroYay! What an accomplishment, you two! We look forward to trading Spain stories when we get back from Barcelona next month.
ViajeroFelicidades peregrinos! Thanks for the opportunity to follow along and to remember El Camino.
ViajeroSo happy you made it! What a journey!
Viajero
You guys earned it.